To help people stay connected, SIMS is offering weekly morning and afternoon drop-in sits on Zoom that are suitable for both beginning and experienced practitioners. The sits typically include meditation, check ins, Q&A and discussions. Check the calendar for other Zoom sits. We welcome you to join us. Special Note: Until further notice, most events at SIMS are either paused or will …
To help people stay connected, SIMS is offering weekly morning and afternoon drop-in sits on Zoom that are suitable for both beginning and experienced practitioners. The sits typically include meditation, check ins, Q&A and discussions. Check the calendar for other Zoom sits. We welcome you to join us. Special Note: Until further notice, most events at SIMS are either paused or will …
The Capitol Hill Meditation Group is a drop-in group dedicated to supporting the meditation practice of people living in the Seattle area. Previous Vipassana practice and/or previous attendance at an beginning meditation class is helpful but not essential. A 30 minute sit begins at 6:30 pm with a short dharma talk and open discussion following. …
Teaching the Threes This year's (2023) teaching theme will be Teaching the Threes: Building a Strong Foundation for Practice. Jan/Feb/Mar: Triple Jewels (Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha) Apr/May/Jun: Three Characteristics (Impermanence, Dissatisfaction, Non-self) Jul/Aug/Sep: Three Poisons (Greed, Hatred, Delusion) Oct/Nov/Dec: Three Pillars of Insight Practice (Wisdom, Dana, Sila) Special Note: Most events at SIMS are meeting remotely …
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Special Note about hybrid Zoom/In-Person meeting Monday Night Dharma Talk and Meditation is meeting as a hybrid - In-Person & Online. You are invited to come In-Person or everyone is also welcome to join via Zoom software. Current event status and links are on the Online Events page. If you are attending in-person and arriving late, please …
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To help people stay connected, SIMS is offering weekly morning and afternoon drop-in sits on Zoom that are suitable for both beginning and experienced practitioners. The sits typically include meditation, check ins, Q&A and discussions. Check the calendar for other Zoom sits. We welcome you to join us. Special Note: Until further notice, most events at SIMS are either paused or will …
To help people stay connected, SIMS is offering weekly morning and afternoon drop-in sits on Zoom that are suitable for both beginning and experienced practitioners. The sits typically include meditation, check ins, Q&A and discussions. Check the calendar for other Zoom sits. We welcome you to join us. Special Note: Until further notice, most events at SIMS are either paused or will …
The Capitol Hill Meditation Group is a drop-in group dedicated to supporting the meditation practice of people living in the Seattle area. Previous Vipassana practice and/or previous attendance at an beginning meditation class is helpful but not essential. A 30 minute sit begins at 6:30 pm with a short dharma talk and open discussion following. …
Eastside Insight Meditation sits on 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7 p.m. To ask for a zoom link please send a message to Steve Wilhelm and he will send it to you! Led by Steve Wilhelm, we meditate together and explore the teachings of the Buddha, based on the suttas and the Dharma of wise …
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This non-residential retreat with Narayan Liebenson, Saturday Sept. 9 9AM - 430PM to Sunday Sept. 10 9AM - 12PM, is available both Online and In-Person at Bastyr University in Kenmore. When you register you will be required to choose between In-Person and Online. Description Equanimity is the cultivation of a balanced heart in the midst …
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This non-residential retreat with Narayan Liebenson, Saturday Sept. 9 9AM - 430PM to Sunday Sept. 10 9AM - 12PM, is available both Online and In-Person at Bastyr University in Kenmore. When you register you will be required to choose between In-Person and Online. Description Equanimity is the cultivation of a balanced heart in the midst …
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Special Note about hybrid Zoom/In-Person meeting Monday Night Dharma Talk and Meditation is meeting as a hybrid - In-Person & Online. You are invited to come In-Person or everyone is also welcome to join via Zoom software. Current event status and links are on the Online Events page. If you are attending in-person and arriving late, please …
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Description The Climate Action Group at SIMS was started in May of 2018 by a few sangha members concerned about the climate crisis. We are interested in working within our sangha and from the ground of our Dhamma practice to learn, understand, connect, and with wise intention and view, take appropriate actions. We meet monthly …
To help people stay connected, SIMS is offering weekly morning and afternoon drop-in sits on Zoom that are suitable for both beginning and experienced practitioners. The sits typically include meditation, check ins, Q&A and discussions. Check the calendar for other Zoom sits. We welcome you to join us. Special Note: Until further notice, most events at SIMS are either paused or will …
Special Note: Until further notice, most SIMS events are either paused or will meet remotely via Zoom software. To help ensure this group's meetings are safe spaces, please send an email with the subject: "request for Under 40 Zoom link". Led by: Keri Pederson and rotating facilitators Under 40 is an ongoing practice group specifically …
This introductory meditation class meets weekly for 6 weeks, Sept 14-October 19 from 7-9PM, PDT. It will meet in a hybrid setting, both In-Person and Online simultaneously. When you register, you will be required to choose between In-Person and Online. Class registration includes a Day of Mindfulness the Saturday after the last class, October 21st. …
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To help people stay connected, SIMS is offering weekly morning and afternoon drop-in sits on Zoom that are suitable for both beginning and experienced practitioners. The sits typically include meditation, check ins, Q&A and discussions. Check the calendar for other Zoom sits. We welcome you to join us. Special Note: Until further notice, most events at SIMS are either paused or will …
The Capitol Hill Meditation Group is a drop-in group dedicated to supporting the meditation practice of people living in the Seattle area. Previous Vipassana practice and/or previous attendance at an beginning meditation class is helpful but not essential. A 30 minute sit begins at 6:30 pm with a short dharma talk and open discussion following. …
Back by popular demand, our Climate Action Group is planning another Meditation Walk in the ancient magical forest at Seward Park on September 16, Saturday from 1-3 p.m. We will meet again in the meadow adjacent to Shelter #3 across the road from the trailhead. (There is a bathroom available.) We’ll have an initial circle, …
Description The SIMS BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Sangha meets online the third Sunday of the month at 4 PM PT. Our intention is to be a refuge, to foster solidarity, and to awaken together. We are an online-only group, as we want to be as accessible as possible to anyone who is …
Teaching the Threes This year's (2023) teaching theme will be Teaching the Threes: Building a Strong Foundation for Practice. Jan/Feb/Mar: Triple Jewels (Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha) Apr/May/Jun: Three Characteristics (Impermanence, Dissatisfaction, Non-self) Jul/Aug/Sep: Three Poisons (Greed, Hatred, Delusion) Oct/Nov/Dec: Three Pillars of Insight Practice (Wisdom, Dana, Sila) Special Note: Most events at SIMS are meeting remotely …
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Description It may seem like a conundrum to hold a forgiveness ceremony amid everything going on in the world right now, but right now is where forgiveness belongs. Spiritual forgiveness is a necessary part of beginning again. It is the foundation for renewing our faith and realigning us with our values/practice. In addition, ceremony restores …
To help people stay connected, SIMS is offering weekly morning and afternoon drop-in sits on Zoom that are suitable for both beginning and experienced practitioners. The sits typically include meditation, check ins, Q&A and discussions. Check the calendar for other Zoom sits. We welcome you to join us. Special Note: Until further notice, most events at SIMS are either paused or will …
Please join Rodney as he guides us through our early training in mindfulness toward the full evolution of mindfulness into spacious, formless awareness. This online event will include a dharma talk, Q & A, and meditative Inquiry sponsored by East West Books. Register Here. There is a $10 admission. If you'd like to donate more …
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This introductory meditation class meets for 6 weeks, Sept 14-October 19 from 7-9PM, PDT. It will meet in a hybrid setting, both In-Person and Online simultaneously. When you register, you will be required to choose between In-Person and Online. Class registration includes a Day of Mindfulness the Saturday after the last class, October 21st. Please …
Introductory Meditation Class Series (In-Person & Online) Read More »
To help people stay connected, SIMS is offering weekly morning and afternoon drop-in sits on Zoom that are suitable for both beginning and experienced practitioners. The sits typically include meditation, check ins, Q&A and discussions. Check the calendar for other Zoom sits. We welcome you to join us. Special Note: Until further notice, most events at SIMS are either paused or will …
The Capitol Hill Meditation Group is a drop-in group dedicated to supporting the meditation practice of people living in the Seattle area. Previous Vipassana practice and/or previous attendance at an beginning meditation class is helpful but not essential. A 30 minute sit begins at 6:30 pm with a short dharma talk and open discussion following. …
Eastside Insight Meditation sits on 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7 p.m. To ask for a zoom link please send a message to Steve Wilhelm and he will send it to you! Led by Steve Wilhelm, we meditate together and explore the teachings of the Buddha, based on the suttas and the Dharma of wise …
Eastside Insight Meditation Group (Online/In-Person) Read More »
Teaching the Threes This year's (2023) teaching theme will be Teaching the Threes: Building a Strong Foundation for Practice. Jan/Feb/Mar: Triple Jewels (Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha) Apr/May/Jun: Three Characteristics (Impermanence, Dissatisfaction, Non-self) Jul/Aug/Sep: Three Poisons (Greed, Hatred, Delusion) Oct/Nov/Dec: Three Pillars of Insight Practice (Wisdom, Dana, Sila) Special Note: Most events at SIMS are meeting remotely …
Weekly Sunday Morning Sit & Dharma Talk (Online) Read More »
Special Note about hybrid Zoom/In-Person meeting Monday Night Dharma Talk and Meditation is meeting as a hybrid - In-Person & Online. You are invited to come In-Person or everyone is also welcome to join via Zoom software. Current event status and links are on the Online Events page. If you are attending in-person and arriving late, please …
Weekly Meditation & Dharma – Teaching the Threes (In-Person & Online) Read More »
To help people stay connected, SIMS is offering weekly morning and afternoon drop-in sits on Zoom that are suitable for both beginning and experienced practitioners. The sits typically include meditation, check ins, Q&A and discussions. Check the calendar for other Zoom sits. We welcome you to join us. Special Note: Until further notice, most events at SIMS are either paused or will …
Special Note: Until further notice, most SIMS events are either paused or will meet remotely via Zoom software. To help ensure this group's meetings are safe spaces, please send an email with the subject: "request for Under 40 Zoom link". Led by: Keri Pederson and rotating facilitators Under 40 is an ongoing practice group specifically …
This introductory meditation class meets for 6 weeks, Sept 14-October 19 from 7-9PM, PDT. It will meet in a hybrid setting, both In-Person and Online simultaneously. When you register, you will be required to choose between In-Person and Online. Class registration includes a Day of Mindfulness the Saturday after the last class, October 21st. Please …
Introductory Meditation Class Series (In-Person & Online) Read More »
To help people stay connected, SIMS is offering weekly morning and afternoon drop-in sits on Zoom that are suitable for both beginning and experienced practitioners. The sits typically include meditation, check ins, Q&A and discussions. Check the calendar for other Zoom sits. We welcome you to join us. Special Note: Until further notice, most events at SIMS are either paused or will …
The Capitol Hill Meditation Group is a drop-in group dedicated to supporting the meditation practice of people living in the Seattle area. Previous Vipassana practice and/or previous attendance at an beginning meditation class is helpful but not essential. A 30 minute sit begins at 6:30 pm with a short dharma talk and open discussion following. …
Seattle Insight Meditation Society
4001 9th Avenue NE
Seattle, WA 98105
Phone: (206) 659-5546
The Seattle Insight Meditation Society (SIMS) is a nonprofit organization founded by a group of longtime practitioners. The mission of SIMS is to offer the Buddha’s teachings on insight and awareness to all those who seek them and to support a spiritual community centered in the Pacific Northwest.
SIMS relies on donations (dana) to continue to provide a place to practice with sangha. The teachings are provided freely to all who seek them and our teachers rely on dana for their livelihood. Thank you for your generosity.
